[20050420]98-806_弹劾程序概述.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-806 AUpdated April 20, 2005An Overview of the Impeachment Process-name redacted-Legislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe Constitution sets forth the general principles which control the proceduralaspects of impeachment, vesting the power to impeach in the House of Representatives,while imbuing the Senate with the power to try impeachments. Both the Senate and theHouse have designed procedures to implement these general principles in dealing witha wide range of impeachment issues. This short report provides a brief overview of theimpeachment process, reflecting the roles of both the House and the Senate during thecourse of an impeachment inquiry and trial.Relevant Constitutional Provisions:Art. I, Sec. 2, Cl. 5:The House of Representatives . shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.Art. I, Sec. 3, Cl. 6 & 7:The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for thatPurpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States istried, the Chief Justice shall preside: and no Person shall be convicted without